Richie Incognito training in Arizona after stay in mental hospital

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Richie Incognito tells The Associated Press he's back home training in Arizona and feeling great, two weeks after the former Buffalo Bills offensive lineman spent three days in a mental hospital following an alleged outburst at a South Florida gym.

Without discussing the outburst, Incognito wrote in a text message to the AP on Wednesday that he is still pursuing continuing his NFL career for a 12th season. He focused a majority of his message on thanking friends and fans for their support, and specifically singled out former teammate Eric Wood.

Incognito referred to Wood as a pillar of the community and added: "When I would have a dark day, he was a bright shining light that helped me through. I owe him a lot."

Incognito also thanked the Bills and team owners Terry and Kim Pegula for providing him an opportunity to resurrect his career. The Bills signed Incognito in January 2015 after he spent 18 months out of football following his role in the Miami Dolphins' bullying scandal.

He referred to his three seasons in Buffalo as being some of his fondest memories.

Incognito closed his message by saying he hopes to sign with another team so that he can come back to Buffalo to beat the Bills, before adding a smiling-face emoji wearing sunglasses.

Incognito, 34, has had a tumultuous offseason.

Two weeks ago, police placed Incognito in a mental hospital after he allegedly threw weights and tennis balls at gym employees and another patron, and told officers the government is spying on him.

In April, Incognito abruptly fired his agent and then retired by posting a note on Twitter before having a change of heart. On May 21, the Bills granted his request to be released to potentially sign with another team.